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Improve Your Smile And Your Self Esteem

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, November 06, 2018

If you are unhappy with your teeth, you are not alone. According to a study, more than 1/3 of American adults are unhappy with their smile. Dr. Ryne Johnson, prosthodontist and director of Newton Wellesley Dental Partners, who many have called Boston's Best Prosthodontist, says, "with today’s dental technology, you no longer have to be the victim of genetics. You can have the smile you want". He has been helping Boston's most demanding people improve their smile using advanced digital technologies since 1986. If you want a new love, a new job, a promotion, or if you just want make a life change and are unhappy with your teeth, read on because you can make a change.

Thirty six percent of those people who are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth, especially young adults, believe they would have a better social life if they had better teeth and a better smile. In fact, 48% of Americans between 18 and 24 have untagged a picture of themselves on Facebook because they don’t like their smile.

Additionally, the study found that bad teeth represent the biggest dating turn-off among men and women. According to the study, 77% of women think crooked teeth are worse than a receding hairline in a potential love interest. In fact, 22% of Americans who are unhappy with their smile think that better teeth would lead to a better love live.

On a professional level, 78% of Americans perceive adults with crooked teeth to be unsuccessful. But, on top of that, 14% of those unhappy with their teeth felt that they might be missing out on a better job.

Professional cosmetic dentistry treatments have come a long way in recent years, with innovative options such as clear aligner trays, dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, and dental veneers. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age and it's important for adults to know that they are never too old for cosmetic dental treatments.